Gomer

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1. Is it hard to get a job at Hoag Hospital?

   Gomer replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California

   I'm guessing that 29/hr is your average hourly rate. In other words, your hourly rate is lower than 29/hr but they have calculated your 4-hours of OT into the lower rate. Suggest you check with HR...ask them if 29 is your average hourly rate or will ...

2. Is it hard to get a job at Hoag Hospital?

   Gomer replied to luv2shopp85's topic in California

   RE: the time and a half OT opinions.....CA labor law allows for hospitals with union contracts which have specially stated that OT be paid after 40 hrs/week not to be required to pay OT after 8 hours/day. Also, state owned hospitals are exempt from ...

3. Lvn Jobs

   Gomer replied to toeleah's topic in California

   Yes, Los Angeles is considered southern CA. Last I heard, LVN's make between $18-24/hr depending on experience and where they work. Hospitals pay the most, doctor's offices and extended care facilities the least. And, some hospitals no longer hire LV...

4. Location of UCLA and other questions

   Gomer replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California

   Thomas Guide is a large paperback book of maps. It comes out yearly and is the most helpful map to LA I've ever used. Costs about $35.00 but well worth it. You will never get lost in LA if you have one. I believe some of the responders are confusing ...

5. Location of UCLA and other questions

   Gomer replied to YoungWiseWoman's topic in California

   As for Los Angeles: First, I suggest you get a good map of the LA and/or San Diego areas. AAA has them no matter where you currently live. If you have an AAA membership you can get the information on-line. Or, get a "Thomas Guide for LA and Surroundi...

6. How important is NLN accreditation?

   Gomer replied to sdmommie's topic in California

   My hospital used to have NLN accreditation as a requirement. Now we just required that RN's be a graduate of an accreditated program. And, we do background checks on education degrees.

7. Help...DUI and a nurse?!

   Gomer replied to calinurse6's topic in California

   Strongly suggest you contact the BON immediately. They are the only ones who can answer your questions.

8. Redondo Beach...?

   Gomer replied to missjkh's topic in California

   Yes, you can commute from MDR or Santa Monica to the Torrance area. Depends on the time of day whether or not it would be an easy commute. Torrance is a cheaper area to live in however. You might want to look for an apartment in the Torrance area, Pa...

9. advice needed: housing by cedars sinai

   Gomer replied to TinyNurse's topic in California

   First you need to realize that a 2-bedroom apt. in many of the LA areas will cost you at least $1500-$2000/mo assuming you want a safe area with parking. I suggest you go to http://www.apartmentguide.com to help you in your search. Cedars is located...

10. Commute time East side Valley to Beverly Hills (west side?)

    Gomer replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in California

    Subways? In California? Underground public transportation in earthquake country? Well, in the LA area there is the limited Metro and in San Francisco there is BART. But this is the land of the automobile/freeway where public transportation is a jok...

11. Commute time East side Valley to Beverly Hills (west side?)

    Gomer replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in California

    Some (but not all) of the "valley" hospitals I know of are: St. Joseph's (Burbank), Methodist (Arcadia), Huntington (Pasadena), Glendale Memorial (Glendale). I don't know if they have new grad programs and if they do if they are in you areas of choic...

12. Commute time East side Valley to Beverly Hills (west side?)

    Gomer replied to 777RNThatsMe's topic in California

    Monday through Friday from 0600 to 0930 and again from 1600 to 1900 it's impossible, aka, a parking lot. You are talking about the 101 and 405 freeways which are the most crowded freeways in southern California. If you are planning on driving this ro...

13. Relocating to California

    Gomer replied to JamesMarshallHendrix's topic in California

    Suggest you look into http://www.nurseweek.com (which is part of Nursing Spectrum). It has alot of info on CA hospitals and job opportunities. Also, you might want to decide in which part of CA you want to live. SF, LA, and SD pay the most and have a...

14. Need Help Figuring Out Commute!!

    Gomer replied to StephRN25's topic in California

    Get yourself a "Thomas Guide" (probably for San Diego or San Diego County). It's a great large paperback of street/area maps and you will never get lost. I think you can find it by doing a google search of Thomas Guild or try Amazon.com.

15. Torrance area??

    Gomer replied to GradNurse2006's topic in California

    There are 2 hospitals in Torrance: Little Company of Mary and Torrance Memorial (? I believe it's called) Hospital. Both are excellent. Most of Torrance and surrounding areas are are safe good places to live, but there are pockets of bad areas. And s...